CEO resignation

Published on 15 August 2024

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City of Burnside CEO resigns

Today City of Burnside CEO, Chris Cowley, has resigned to take on new challenges at the Town of Gawler.

Mr Cowley will lead the City of Burnside until 15 November 2024 before taking on his next appointment which will be formally announced in the coming week.

Mr Cowley thanked the Mayor, Council and Administration for their support since joining the City of Burnside on 13 January 2020.

‘This decision was one of the hardest I have ever made’, Mr Cowley said.

‘The culture at the City of Burnside is incredible and something we should all be proud of playing a part in creating and sustaining.

‘I’ve achieved what I set out to here at Burnside and I am looking forward to new challenges.’

Mayor Anne Monceaux thanked Mr Cowley for consistently demonstrating strong and positive leadership.

‘He has led his team effectively and has been committed to serving the community of Burnside. I have appreciated his honest and consistent support over four and a half years’, Mayor Monceaux said.

The Mayor assured that there is process in place to select a new CEO.

In his time at the City of Burnside Mr Cowley:

  • Led the Council’s response to COVID restrictions that came into effect in March 2020. He ensured that Council continued to deliver services to our community in different ways, in particular services that overcame social isolation for our community throughout the pandemic.
  • Delivered the first City Master Plan that will shape the future of Burnside.
  • Improved motorist safety with the introduction of 40 km/h speed limits in sections of the City.
  • Brought the Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass back onto the state and national agenda.
  • Has taken a stance on illegal tree removals in the City.
  • Saw Council awarded Tree City of the World over four years.
  • Started City of Burnside’s path to reconciliation, instigating our partnership with Traditional Owners to develop a Reconciliation Plan and artwork.  
  • Delivered the redevelopment of Tusmore Wading Pool; the Dulwich Community Centre; construction on the multi award winning Kensington Gardens / Kensington Wama Wetland; the Magill Village Precinct; and The Shed on Conyngham Street.
  • Initiated Council’s focus on environmental sustainability, achieving our 2030 carbon neutral emissions targets.
  • Fostered grassroots community lead projects such as the creation of the community garden in Laurel Avenue, Linden Park and the Your Neighbourhood Budget program.
  • Placed focus on access and inclusion in all Council venues.
  • Initiated the refurbishment of the 100-year-old state heritage listed Regal Theatre.

For a statement from Town of Gawler on Mr Cowley's appointment, visit this link.

ENDS

All enquiries: Bernie Auricht 0406 751 084

 

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